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Taliban plant landmines in Helmand homes

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LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Families, who fled violence in areas around the capital of southern Helmand province, said on Wednesday they could not return to their homes due to fear of landmines.

Haji Agha, a resident of Bolan area, told Pajhwok the Taliban had been in control of Bolan and Aynak areas for more than eight months before they were driven by the Afghan forces.

He said security forces had retaken the mentioned areas from Taliban militants but the rebels had planted landmines on roads, streets and inside people . . .

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